Baignade Grenelle

The Baignade Grenelle sits on the banks of the Seine, directly across from the narrow, tree-lined Ile aux Cygnes. For over a century, swimming in the river here was strictly prohibited by a nineteen twenty-three decree that cited health risks and dangerous boat traffic. This site now marks the reversal of that long-standing ban, turning a stretch of water that was once strictly industrial or scenic into a public swimming zone. The area relies on massive, modern infrastructure, including advanced filtration and storage basins, to maintain the water quality required for people to safely swim in the heart of the city.